This is very similar to my sorry tale, I moved into a rental property because my mental health was an all time low, my wife had all the locks changed and has refused my access ever since, all illegally of course. My question is: why should one party be penalised while the other remains in the family home denying the other party of their property / investment? I would ask your solicitor abouby philhud - UK Divorce Forum
Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately you engage a solicitor charging £250 per hour over many months, trusting and assuming they are working in your best interests, covering every financial aspect. Clearly this is not the case. I suspect many victims of divorce are not aware of this Occupational Rent issue, which as you say should be raised and addressed from the outset. Next time arounby philhud - UK Divorce Forum
Due to irretrievable marriage breakdown I left the jointly owned (mortgage free) family home August 2019 and moved into rented accommodation. My now ex-wife, changed the locks and has illegally barred me from the property, also denying access to my possessions. We were divorced April 2020, with a consent order in place and the house is in the process of being sold, despite my ex-wife's perby philhud - UK Divorce Forum